USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign

The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles on June 13, 2026, in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding a curling goal, while Paraguay's consolation came amid a dominant US performance. The game, played in front of a sold-out crowd of 70,492 including celebrities Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Paris Hilton, was the first World Cup match staged on US soil at the tournament. The result means all three co-hosts — the United States, Mexico, and Canada — have now hosted a game at the 2026 edition.